Truman, Louis W. (Louis Watson), 1908-2004

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Army Commendation Medal to Lieutenant Colonel John H. Weise, Signal Section. The ceremony took place at VII Corps Headquarters.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) pays his last visit to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment prior to the regiment's departure for the United States. All other soldiers and officers are unidentified.

Lieutenant Colonel Krieger (center left) and Lieutenant Colonel Love (center right) stand at attention during Change of Command ceremonies in which Colonel Krieger took command of the Special Troops from Colonel Love. Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman and Margaret S. (Mrs. Louis) Truman can be seen in the stands behind the two colonels (front row of grandstand, fifth and sixth from left). All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman presents the Army Commendation Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Love (left). Colonel Love was Commanding Officer Special Troops and Headquarters Commandant. The presentation took place at VII Corps Headquarters.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (seen in background, second from left) is awarded the Order of the Silver Spur by the "Black Horse" Regiment. The ceremony took place in Straubing, Germany as part of the farewell ceremonies for the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman salutes the colors during the Honor Guard ceremony at 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment's farewell ceremonies at Staubing, Germany. The regiment prepares to return to the United States. All other soldiers are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents a farewell gift to Colonel Robert H. Slover, departing Civil Affairs Officer.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) congratulates Captain Hardin L. Olson (left) upon receiving the Army Commendation Medal while Mrs. Olson (right) looks on. The event was part of the farewell ceremonies for the Olsons.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (third from left) visits with local Girl Scouts in Germany during an outing, accompanied by an unidentified officer (right). All others are also unidentified.

(L-R) Unidentified Guest, Margaret S. (Mrs. Louis) Truman, Brigadier General Patrick Cassidy, Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman and three unidentified guests dine during the dinner and dance party held to honor General Truman's birthday. The event was held at the Officer's Club at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.